Job Description

Implementing the general operation of this dairy farm to a high standard with the help and insight of sharemilker and herd manager/2Ic.

This farm is a 280ha 600cow spring calving dairy farm, 50 rotary cowshed, herd home, running system 3.

Our business also runs a 150ha 300cow spring calving dairy farm, herringbone cowshed, system 2 Dairy farms are 10mins apart.

There could be relief work available if the candidate has a partner that is passionate about the dairy industry. 

Our preferable candidate would have 2+ years proven experience within a similar role. 

 Who are:

·       Honest

·       Reliable

·       Have great communication skills

·       Able to work within a team

·      Positive Can do attitude

·       Confident operating tractor, 2 and 4 wheel bikes

·       Excellent animal health and stock skills.   

 

Located only 15mins from local school and is on school bus route.

NZ applications only please

Farm Size (ha)

280ha

Peak Herd Size (cows)

620

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

20/09/2026

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

60

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation